Invite a history expert from the community to give a presentation on a chosen research topic or issue. Have the students take notes on the presentation, to reference later as part of their research. After the guest speaker is finished and has answered questions from the students, the teacher can show excepts from films illustrating
LESSON 1: Composition
Step 1: Define composition Ask the students if they know the meaning of the term “composition.” Explain the various meanings and how it is used in many different media (music, painting, sculpture, drawing). Show examples of composition in other art forms. Teaching Tip: Before filmmaking: students should have already thoroughly researched the content of their chosen
LESSON 2: The “Five Shots” in Filmmaking
Step 1: Camera operation and safety Introduce how to use the cameras. Give the students a tour of the camera, pointing out the various operation and safety needs…stressing the importance of using the wrist strap! Introduce the five types of shots used in filmmaking to the students. Establishing shot Wide shot Two shot Close
LESSON 3: The Production Notebook
Step 1: Film guidelines Go over the guidelines of the film project: The films must be 2 minutes in length. The films must stay true to history, according to student research. Students should create props to emphasis certain parts of the story. Students should create and use title cards to help explain pivotal moments in
LESSON 4: Storyboards
Step 1: The purpose of the storyboard Ask for a volunteer to read about storyboarding in the Production Notebook: The purpose of the storyboard is to help you organize your ideas for your film in a visual way before you start filming. Think of the storyboard as a visual outline of your film. Each card
LESSON 5: Filming
Step 1: Are you ready to film? Ask for a student volunteer to read the PN blurb about film readiness: “Before you start filming take a moment to go over the checklist with your group. Use your storyboard as a reference; remember each index card on your storyboard should have all the information you need
LESSON 6: Editing
Step 1: How to promote your film: Movie posters Ask for a student volunteer to read the blurb on the top of the movie poster page of the production notebook. “Movie posters or film posters were created to advertise films. Movie posters contain text and imagery related to the film. For example, the title of the
Lesson Extension: Zines!
Step 1: Creating the Zines Take the 12”x18” paper and place it horizontally in front of you. Fold in half horizontally. Fold the paper in half again, horizontally. Unfold the paper, you should have 4 panels folded into the paper. Fold the paper in half vertically Unfold the paper Fold the paper in half horizontally,
Lesson Extension: Public Service Announcements
What is a PSA? As a class, watch three to five PSAs. Ask students what the videos had in common and how they differed. Explain that the videos they watched are called Public Service Announcements or PSAs. PSAs are videos created to raise awareness and change public attitudes and behavior toward a social issue. Explain
Lesson Extension: Slideshow of Images
Image Types Have students read aloud the image collecting handout in their PN. Talk about and define the types of images: Take a picture Make an original image/drawing An online document An existing Photograph Newspaper headlines A Timeline Map Diagram Photograph of object How to Collect Images Demonstrate for students how to navigate the internet
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